Ten young German army officers who took part in a symbolic burning of Jews and song Nazi songs at a drinking party last February were suspended from duty, it was announced Tuesday by the Defense Ministry. It ordered them not to wear their uniforms and to remain at home while a full investigation was made of the incident.
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